Wednesday, 30 August 2017

37611 was new from English Electric Vulcan Foundry on 17th September 1963 as D6871, renumbered to 37171 in 1973. Rebuilt to 37690 in February 1987, and modified as 37611 in November 1995. Sold to DRS in June 1997, and to Europhoenix in March 2016.

37608 was new from English Electric Vulcan Foundry in July 1961 as D6722 later 37022 and refurbished to 37512 in 1987. Refurbished to 37608 in July 1995, and to DRS in July 1997.Sold to Europhoenix in March 2016.

Tuesday, 29 August 2017

One hour in the summer months, between 18:30 and 19:30, covers the passing of two loco-hauled Fife Circles, the 'Aberdonian', and the cement empties from Aberdeen Craiginches - Oxwellmains, if the latter runs.

Saturday, 26 August 2017

60103 passing Bridge 225 at Helm, on the Settle & Carlisle, 13th August, running about 8 mins early after a successful climb of Ais Gill. Helm Tunnel is at a similar further distance than the farm occupation bridge 224.

Saturday, 12 August 2017

66723 / ZA723 Chinook is prepared to work ECS 5Z07 20:02 Eastleigh - Doncaster, on Friday 11th. The return on Sunday is a one way "The Absent Shunter". 66723 is newly repainted, and has only been in traffic since the 10th. There never has been a ZA723 at the RAF!

59003 returned to Eastleigh on 4th August, and understood to need attention for electrical fire damage. Seen on. 11th

Saturday, 5 August 2017

FO 3098 was completed by Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. to Lot 30576, entering service in July 1960. Withdrawn from normal service in March 1995, entering the Riviera trains fleet, and currently carrying boards for the Torbay Express.

Freightliner stored Class 66s - pool DHLT:
66955 moved from Leeds to Doncaster Roberts Road (GBRf) for repairs
66956 moved from Leeds to Doncaster Roberts Road (GBRf) for repairs
66957 to Southampton within 4O31 on 31st, but moved on in 4M58 on 1st (onetwo) for move to Longport (Progress Rail / EMD) for repairs

Thursday, 3 August 2017

Mk2F RFB (Buffet Open First) 1207 is in Belmond ownership, pooled as an extra coach for the Northern Belle. This and adjacent 1221 have been kept in a shed for some years, but have now been moved. Is a change afoot? A re-allocation of these two coaches was made to 'HQ' in February - March.

KFA RLS92620 (Standard Wagon, 1985) appears to have arrived at the works for maintenance activity.

707003 continues on the mileage accumulation diagrams.

70812 marked off in my book, only 70813 to see - and it may be on Moorswater - Aberthaw cement duties meantime.